Am I obsessive looking for signs each month?

Question

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a year now. Each month I look for symptoms before even my missed period. Does or has anyone else do/done this? Like this week, a week before my period is due, I've had a day of full-blown nauseousness/dizziness, even somewhat after I eat; and I've also had minor cramping in my abdomen and I've felt bloated and have gas.

Answer 1

Alot of women who are TTC do this. Sometimes if it becomes obsessive like crazy obsessive it is time to back off the TTC for a month or two. But if you are just hopeful obsessive then don't worry about it. Since it has been a year you might want to talk with your doctor as to why you have not gotten pregnant yet. The first thing they will have you do is to start taking your temp every morning even before you get out of bed. You will need to chart this for a few months so they can see how your cycle progresses, when you actually ovulate and how long from ovulation it is until you actually have your cycle start, this is called the luteal phase. Know about when you generally ovulate is key in doing the baby dance for the few days before and a few days after you see the temp rise on your chart.

Good luck

EDIT
Try looking into the book Taking Control of your Fertility(tcoyf)
http://www.tcoyf.com/library/faqfertility.asp

Answer 2

I honestly can relate, It's horrible, I think you make yourself feel pregnant. Great new I am currently 6 weeks pregnant, FINALLY. The thing that was different this month was my bbt "body basal temperature" stayed elevated after I ovulated, so I just knew I was pregnant. Your bbt will stay elevated through out your pregnancy. After 9 dpo I took a early test, I knew it was too early, but did it any way and yes I got a very very very faint line, then the next and the next days i took more preg. test and the lines got darker. I know what you are going thru, cause every month, I would tell my husband, I think I'm pregnant, my boobs would hurt, and I would feel nauseous. Good luck, Go to 2weekwait.com, it seemed to help me....

Answer 3

Sometimes symptoms can be psychosomatic. If you de-stress the situation and let the pregnancy happen when it will you will both be happier in the end. Being obsessive and excessively worrying about conceiving doesn't help the situation. You are aware how stress can affect your menstrual cycle, so just take it from that.
Calm down, enjoy your relationship, and take it all as it comes, it will eventually happen. You hear it all too often about people going for fertility treatments, constantly checking on their ovulation cycles, etc. only to find themselves childless...then, the minute they stop worrying about it or trying to "make" it happen - BOOM! Here comes baby!
I wish you the best of luck, and try not to worry, as it can only impact your health and situation rather than help. Take care! :)

Answer 4

You are not alone!! There are a lot of women who do this including me! After I had a miscarriage we started trying to have a baby again, and it seemed like ever month I was so convinced I was pregnant and kept getting excited. Only to go to the doctor and not be pregnant. I would even have late periods. Good Luck and let us know when you do get pregnant!!

Answer 5

you know its because you want it so bad. and thats why you do this. though because it has bee n a year i suggest you talk to a dr and let them test you for any issues that may be blocking you two. Otherwise relax and have sex like a happy married couple dont focus on having a baby there is too much presure there, the baby will come when it is time
congrats to your future

Answer 6

I did that. My husband and I tried for a year before becoming pregnant, and every month I'd convince myself I was pregnant only to be disappointed. It was very depressing. I hope you conceive soon!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

If you want to be pregnant bad enough your body will make you feel like you are pregnant. Good luck!!!!!!!